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U.S. Navy · United States 
John Blankenship
2021
John Gregory Blankenship served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened
Captain Greg Blankenship died as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Department of Criminal Investigation Division Six at 3775 W. Main Street in Salem.
Captain Blankenship was a United States Navy veteran who served 32 years in law enforcement and had served 28 years with the Virginia State Police.
Captain Blankenship was a United States Navy veteran who served 32 years in law enforcement and had served 28 years with the Virginia State Police.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, son, and five grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Virginia State Police
Captain
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